Focused Energy

Energy

EngineeringDeliveryLead(f/m/d)

€85–115k ~AI est. Darmstadt, Germany FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Engineering Delivery Lead (f/m/d) at Focused Energy. Skills: Engineering execution, Process definition, Cross-disciplinary integration, System integration. Lead delivery of engineering-driven projects. Guide projects through structured stages”

Industry & Context.

Energy
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting; Decision-making; Trade-offs

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, or Systems Engineering, 5–10+ years’ experience delivering complex engineering systems, Experience with system integration in multidisciplinary environments, Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems, Hands-on experience with structured engineering processes

Nice to Have

Background in complex facilities, Background in experimental systems, Background in high-tech environments, Experience in energy, Experience in fusion, Experience in aerospace, Experience in automation, Experience in large-scale infrastructure projects, Exposure to control systems, Experience with first-of-a-kind system delivery

What You'll Do.

Lead delivery of engineering-driven projects

Guide projects through structured stages

Drive accountability for engineering delivery

Define engineering delivery processes

Implement engineering delivery processes

Enforce engineering delivery processes

Ensure clear requirements

Ensure controlled design progression

Ensure robust interface management

Ensure disciplined execution

Define and implement ways of working

Define stage-gate processes

Define formal design reviews

Define documentation standards

Define interface definitions

Ensure standards are applied

Prevent unstructured design

Prevent uncontrolled design

Prevent unstructured procurement

Prevent uncontrolled procurement

Prevent unstructured build

Prevent uncontrolled build

Coordinate engineering activities

Align system architectures

Resolve integration challenges

Define system interfaces

Manage system interfaces

Ensure subsystem compatibility

Ensure vendor compatibility

Support architecture development

Support architecture maintenance

Decompose engineering work

Align engineering activities

Reflect engineering progress

Facilitate structured trade-offs

Facilitate decision-making

Challenge assumptions

Promote practical outcomes

Promote value-driven outcomes

Collaborate with suppliers

Collaborate with partners

Set technical specifications

Support make-vs-buy decisions

Oversee system installation

Oversee system integration

Oversee system commissioning

Lead troubleshooting during build

Lead troubleshooting during integration

Ensure seamless transition to operation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Mechanical, Electrical, Controls disciplines

Communication Scope

Technical communication; Non-technical communication

Process & Methodology

Stage-gate processes, Design reviews, Interface definition, Work packages, Project milestones

Full Job Description

ABOUT FOCUSED ENERGY Focused Energy is a pioneering fusion energy startup committed to generating unlimited, clean energy to responsibly meet future global demand. By commercializing laser-induced inertial fusion, we are bringing a highly efficient and sustainable power generation technology within reach—enabling a secure and scalable energy future.   ROLE OVERVIEW We are seeking an Engineering Delivery Lead to elevate and drive engineering practices across Focused Energy. This role operates within our Core Engineering group, working across mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines—not confined to a single technology vertical. You will ensure engineering activities are consistently structured, integrated, and delivered from concept through commissioning.   This is not a traditional project management role. Instead, you will define, implement, and enforce engineering delivery processes, working cross-functionally to ensure: - Clear and actionable requirements - Controlled and staged design progression - Robust interface and system integration management - Consistent and disciplined execution   You will be the execution engine of Core Engineering, bridging engineering delivery with organizational structure and ensuring engineered systems are not just designed, but fully built, integrated, and operational.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Engineering Execution & Delivery - Lead the delivery of engineering-driven projects (e.g., facility systems, infrastructure, integration platforms, test systems) - Guide projects through structured stages: requirements → concept → design → build → commissioning - Drive accountability for consistent, on-time engineering delivery across teams   Engineering Process & Standards - Define and implement Core Engineering ways of working, including: - Stage-gate processes - Formal design reviews - Documentation standards - Interface definition (ICDs) - Ensure standards are consistently applied across Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls disciplin

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